CVE-2021-43496 Path traversal in n/a
Directory traversal allows attackers to read critical system secrets, potentially leading to remote code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-43496?
CVE-2021-43496 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Nov 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Clustering master branch as of commit 53e663e259bcfc8cdecb56c0bb255bd70bfcaa70 is affected by a directory traversal vulnerability. This attack can cause the disclosure of critical secrets stored anywhere on the system and can significantly aid in getting remote code access.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-43496?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Clustering Project Clustering.
How do I fix CVE-2021-43496?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-43496 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2021-43496 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-43496 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gpx3-5cqm-f7w5.